West Nile Virus Can Be Considered an Example of an Unintended

question 21

Multiple Choice

West Nile virus can be considered an example of an unintended consequence of ecological interactions because it

• A) originated in Africa.
• B) is transmitted by mosquitoes.
• C) emerged due to human impacts on the environment.
• D) is increasing rapidly due to a rise in trematode populations.

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Definitions:

Reaction

A method where substances combine and transform into one or more distinct substances possessing unique chemical and physical characteristics.

Organic Product

A natural substance or compound obtained through biochemical processes from organisms or their parts.

Reaction

A process in which substances interact to form new substances with different properties, involving a reorganization of atoms or molecules.

Reaction Mechanism

A detailed step-by-step description of how reactants are converted into products, including the breaking and forming of bonds.